Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) Financials
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Newest figures come from the 10-Q for Q1 FY2027, filed Jul 8, 2026. Each column of the statement tables below links to the filing it was taken from, and every filing is listed on the HELE SEC filings page.
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) reported $1.8B in revenue over the twelve months to May 31, 2026, down 2.5% from the prior twelve months. This page shows its income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement, and key financial ratios. View 15 years of annual fundamentals and quarterly data, with year-over-year growth rates and compound annual growth rates (CAGR). All figures are derived from SEC filings (10-K and 10-Q reports).
Helen of Troy’s dominant mechanic is a noncash balance-sheet reset overwhelming positive cash generation as sales and margins soften.
In FY2026, the net loss of-$899M coincided with operating cash flow of$171M , separating reported earnings from near-term cash economics. Goodwill fell from$1.2B to$472M as total assets and equity contracted, making the pattern consistent with a large noncash asset write-down driving the earnings collapse.
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Financial Health Signals
Scored against operating companies for FY2026. Each of the six dimensions is a percentile rank within that peer group; the overall is their average, with missing dimensions counted as zero out of six. A high score means strong standing among peers, not absolute cross-industry strength. How this score is calculated →
Health score ≠ stock price. This rates the quality of Helen Of Troy Ltd's business: profitability, growth, balance sheet strength. It doesn't tell you whether the stock is a good buy at today's price. Not financial advice. Use it alongside valuation analysis and your own research.
Helen Of Troy Ltd has an operating margin of -43.8%, meaning the company loses $44 on every $100 of revenue. This results in a profitability score of 10/100. This is down from 7.5% the prior year.
Helen Of Troy Ltd's revenue declined 6.4% year-over-year, from $1.9B to $1.8B. This contraction results in a growth score of 15/100.
Helen Of Troy Ltd has a moderate D/E ratio of 0.95. This balance of debt and equity financing earns a leverage score of 48/100.
Helen Of Troy Ltd's current ratio of 1.71 indicates adequate short-term liquidity, earning a score of 50/100. The company can meet its near-term obligations, though with limited headroom.
Helen Of Troy Ltd has a free cash flow margin of 7.4%, earning a moderate score of 58/100. The company generates positive cash flow after capital investments, but with room for improvement.
Helen Of Troy Ltd posts a -112.6% return on equity (ROE), meaning it loses $113 for every $100 of shareholders' equity. This results in a returns score of 9/100. This is down from 7.4% the prior year.
Helen Of Troy Ltd scores 0.40, below the 1.81 distress threshold. The score is driven primarily by a large market capitalization ($656.4M) relative to total liabilities ($1.3B). This indicates elevated financial distress risk and warrants close attention to liquidity and debt levels.
Distress-screening estimate for non-financial companies. Not computed for banks or insurers, where the Altman model does not apply.
Helen Of Troy Ltd passes 3 of 9 financial strength tests. 2 of 4 profitability signals pass, no leverage/liquidity signals pass (rising debt, declining liquidity, or share dilution), 1 of 2 efficiency signals pass.
Helen Of Troy Ltd reported a net loss of $899.0M while generating $171.1M in operating cash flow. Operations generated cash despite the loss, but with no positive earnings behind it, the ratio between the two carries no quality signal.
Helen Of Troy Ltd reported an operating loss of $782.1M against $57.7M in interest expense. There is no operating profit to cover interest, so interest must be met from cash reserves or from financing rather than from operations.
Key Financial Metrics
Earnings & Revenue
Helen Of Troy Ltd generated $402.1M in revenue in Q1 2027. This represents an increase of 8.2% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 14.4%.
Helen Of Troy Ltd's EBITDA was $73.7M in Q1 2027, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization. This represents an increase of 118.8% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 296.9%.
Helen Of Troy Ltd reported $35.8M in net income in Q1 2027. This represents an increase of 107.9% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 164.3%.
Helen Of Troy Ltd earned $1.51 per diluted share (EPS) in Q1 2027. This represents an increase of 107.7% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 163.4%.
Cash & Balance Sheet
Helen Of Troy Ltd recorded an outflow of $6.4M in free cash flow in Q1 2027, representing a cash shortfall after capex. This represents a decrease of 114.3% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 106.2%.
Helen Of Troy Ltd held $21.7M in cash against $691.1M in long-term debt as of Q1 2027.
Not reported for Q1 2027.
Margins & Returns
Helen Of Troy Ltd's gross margin was 46.0% in Q1 2027, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs. This is down 1.1 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 1.4 percentage points.
Helen Of Troy Ltd's operating margin was 15.0% in Q1 2027, reflecting core business profitability. Against the prior quarter it is up 25.9 percentage points. No change is given against Q1 2026: its reported ratio is below -100.0% of revenue, so it does not read as a share of revenue.
Helen Of Troy Ltd's net profit margin was 8.9% in Q1 2027, showing the share of revenue converted to profit. Against the prior quarter it is up 20.7 percentage points. No change is given against Q1 2026: its reported ratio is below -100.0% of revenue, so it does not read as a share of revenue.
Helen Of Troy Ltd's ROE was 4.2% in Q1 2027, measuring profit generated per dollar of shareholder equity. This is up 40.9 percentage points from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 11.2 percentage points.
Capital Allocation
Helen Of Troy Ltd spent $1.2M on share buybacks in Q1 2027, returning capital to shareholders by reducing shares outstanding. This represents a decrease of 8.7% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is up 481.3%.
Helen Of Troy Ltd invested $5.8M in capex in Q1 2027, funding long-term assets and infrastructure. This represents a decrease of 56.5% from the same quarter a year earlier. Against the prior quarter it is down 29.4%.
Not reported for Q1 2027.
HELE Income Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q1'2710-Q | Q4'2610-Q | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenue | $402.1M+8.2% | $470.0M-3.3% | $512.8M-3.4% | $431.8M-8.9% | $371.7M-10.8% | $485.9M-0.7% | $530.7M-3.4% | $474.2M-3.5% |
| Cost of Revenue | $217.3M+10.5% | $260.4M+4.2% | $272.5M+0.4% | $241.1M-6.6% | $196.6M-8.0% | $250.0M+0.1% | $271.4M-5.1% | $258.2M-1.4% |
| Gross Profit | $184.9M+5.6% | $209.7M-11.1% | $240.3M-7.3% | $190.7M-11.8% | $175.0M-13.8% | $235.9M-1.5% | $259.3M-1.7% | $216.1M-5.9% |
| SG&A Expenses | $124.5M-25.7% | $181.4M+4.0% | $182.8M+1.2% | $177.0M-1.5% | $167.7M-1.7% | $174.5M+2.9% | $180.7M+18.1% | $179.7M+0.3% |
| Operating Income | $60.3M+114.8% | -$51.0M-2628.8% | -$8.4M-111.1% | -$315.7M-1005.9% | -$407.0M-1423.1% | $2.0M-97.0% | $75.1M-29.7% | $34.9M-25.6% |
| EBITDA | $73.7M+118.8% | -$37.4M-330.9% | $4.5M-94.9% | -$302.9M-722.6% | -$393.0M-981.1% | $16.2M-79.9% | $88.3M-26.0% | $48.6M-19.9% |
| Interest Expense | $12.2M-11.3% | $13.9M-0.9% | $15.9M+30.3% | $14.2M+7.6% | $13.8M+10.1% | $14.0M+11.8% | $12.2M-5.4% | $13.2M-3.2% |
| Income Tax | $12.6M-58.4% | -$9.0M+85.6% | $60.0M+343.6% | -$21.0M-539.2% | $30.2M+149.1% | -$62.5M-621.3% | $13.5M-26.2% | $4.8M-19.6% |
| Net Income | $35.8M+107.9% | -$55.6M-208.6% | -$84.1M-269.4% | -$308.6M-1914.1% | -$450.7M-7365.0% | $51.2M+18.6% | $49.6M-34.6% | $17.0M-37.9% |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.54+107.8% | -$2.38-207.2% | -$3.65-268.2% | -$13.44-1892.0% | -$19.65-7657.7% | $2.22+24.0% | $2.17-32.2% | $0.75-34.2% |
| EPS (Diluted) | $1.51+107.7% | -$2.38-207.2% | -$3.65-268.2% | -$13.44-1916.2% | -$19.65-7657.7% | $2.22+24.7% | $2.17-32.0% | $0.74-35.1% |
| Diluted Shares (Avg) | 24M+3.6% | N/A | 23M+0.7% | 23M+0.5% | 23M-2.9% | N/A | 23M-3.9% | 23M-5.0% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: R&D Expenses.
HELE Balance Sheet
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q1'2710-Q | Q4'2610-Q | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2.1B-21.6% | $2.1B-32.5% | $2.3B-21.3% | $2.4B-16.4% | $2.7B-6.0% | $3.1B+10.3% | $3.0B+0.7% | $2.9B-0.7% |
| Current Assets | $856.3M+0.1% | $865.5M-7.1% | $1.0B+0.8% | $938.1M+4.2% | $855.4M+2.9% | $931.7M+10.4% | $996.3M+4.2% | $900.6M+1.3% |
| Cash & Equivalents | $21.7M-4.4% | $18.9M+0.1% | $27.1M-33.5% | $22.4M+11.1% | $22.7M+40.4% | $18.9M+2.0% | $40.8M+61.6% | $20.1M-16.8% |
| Short-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Inventory | $467.4M-3.5% | $455.8M+0.7% | $505.3M+12.1% | $528.9M+12.6% | $484.1M+8.9% | $452.6M+14.3% | $450.7M+5.8% | $469.6M+7.8% |
| Accounts Receivable | $323.8M+2.9% | $361.3M-15.6% | $436.0M-4.4% | $350.2M-4.2% | $314.8M-4.0% | $428.3M+8.6% | $456.2M-1.5% | $365.7M-5.6% |
| Long-Term Investments | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Goodwill | $472.3M-45.2% | $472.3M-60.1% | $530.2M-50.3% | $569.1M-46.6% | $861.8M-19.2% | $1.2B+10.9% | $1.1B0.0% | $1.1B0.0% |
| Total Liabilities | $1.2B-13.2% | $1.3B-9.1% | $1.5B+10.7% | $1.5B+12.8% | $1.4B+12.0% | $1.4B+20.6% | $1.3B-1.5% | $1.3B-6.2% |
| Current Liabilities | $480.2M-4.8% | $505.0M+8.3% | $554.1M+7.0% | $550.0M+8.1% | $504.5M+18.0% | $466.3M+3.4% | $517.8M-4.8% | $508.7M+7.7% |
| Non-Current Liabilities | $756.4M-17.8% | $812.4M-17.3% | $934.5M+13.0% | $931.3M+15.8% | $919.8M+9.0% | $982.4M+30.9% | $827.2M+0.6% | $804.1M-13.3% |
| Long-Term Debt | $691.1M-18.8% | $755.8M-16.7% | $869.0M+19.8% | $871.3M+23.5% | $850.7M+14.8% | $907.5M+37.6% | $725.3M-0.6% | $705.4M-15.9% |
| Total Equity | $843.5M-31.3% | $798.2M-52.6% | $852.3M-47.7% | $926.3M-40.9% | $1.2B-20.8% | $1.7B+2.8% | $1.6B+2.6% | $1.6B+4.4% |
| Retained Earnings | $448.5M-47.9% | $412.8M-68.5% | $468.4M-62.9% | $552.4M-54.4% | $861.1M-27.9% | $1.3B+2.1% | $1.3B+1.6% | $1.2B+3.9% |
HELE Cash Flow Statement
Figures in USD, abbreviated K (thousand), M (million), B (billion), T (trillion). Negative values carry a minus sign and red type. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q1'2710-Q | Q4'2610-Q | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Operating Cash Flow | -$636K-101.1% | $111.3M+218.3% | $11.9M+43.6% | -$10.5M-123.5% | $58.3M+130.4% | $35.0M-52.5% | $8.3M-88.9% | $44.6M+21.6% |
| Depreciation & Amortization | $13.4M-5.0% | $13.5M-4.8% | $12.8M-2.9% | $12.9M-6.8% | $14.1M+1.8% | $14.2M-1.8% | $13.2M+6.4% | $13.8M-0.7% |
| Stock-Based Compensation | $6.4M+2074.7% | N/A | N/A | N/A | $296K-94.9% | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Capital Expenditures | $5.8M-56.5% | $8.2M+3.8% | $6.2M-24.0% | $11.5M+134.8% | $13.4M+46.2% | $7.9M+13.7% | $8.1M-10.9% | $4.9M-43.7% |
| Free Cash Flow | -$6.4M-114.3% | $103.1M+281.0% | $5.8M+2921.5% | -$21.9M-155.2% | $45.0M+178.0% | $27.1M-59.4% | $191K-99.7% | $39.7M+41.8% |
| Investing Cash Flow | $72.5M+864.3% | -$7.4M+96.9% | -$6.1M+35.9% | -$11.5M-132.6% | -$9.5M-3.5% | -$239.5M-2697.4% | -$9.5M-127.6% | -$4.9M+43.1% |
| Financing Cash Flow | -$69.1M-53.3% | -$112.2M-161.4% | -$1.1M-105.1% | $21.7M+160.7% | -$45.1M-143.4% | $182.6M+354.3% | $21.8M+120.2% | -$35.7M+16.4% |
| Share Buybacks | $1.2M-8.7% | $209K+1392.9% | $224K+646.7% | $151K+38.5% | $1.3M-98.7% | $14K-96.3% | $30K-90.2% | $109K-99.8% |
Not reported in any period shown, so not listed: Dividends Paid.
HELE Financial Ratios
Margins and returns are percentages; the remaining ratios are unitless multiples. Each change compares the year with the year before it, and each quarter with the same quarter a year earlier.
| Metric | Q1'2710-Q | Q4'2610-Q | Q3'2610-Q | Q2'2610-Q | Q1'2610-Q | Q4'2510-K | Q3'2510-Q | Q2'2510-Q |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross Margin | 46.0%-1.1pp | 44.6%-3.9pp | 46.9%-2.0pp | 44.2%-1.4pp | 47.1%-1.6pp | 48.6%-0.4pp | 48.9%+0.9pp | 45.6%-1.2pp |
| Operating Margin | 15.0% | -10.8%-11.3pp | -1.6%-15.8pp | -73.1%-80.5pp | -109.5% | 0.4%-13.1pp | 14.1%-5.3pp | 7.3%-2.2pp |
| Net Margin | 8.9% | -11.8%-22.4pp | -16.4%-25.7pp | -71.5%-75.1pp | -121.3% | 10.5%+1.7pp | 9.3%-4.5pp | 3.6%-2.0pp |
| Return on Equity | 4.2%+40.9pp | -7.0%-10.0pp | -9.9%-12.9pp | -33.3%-34.4pp | -36.7%-37.1pp | 3.0%+0.4pp | 3.0%-1.7pp | 1.1%-0.7pp |
| Return on Assets | 1.7%+18.7pp | -2.6%-4.3pp | -3.6%-5.3pp | -12.8%-13.4pp | -17.0%-17.2pp | 1.6%+0.1pp | 1.7%-0.9pp | 0.6%-0.4pp |
| Current Ratio | 1.78+0.1x | 1.71-0.3x | 1.81-0.1x | 1.71-0.1x | 1.70-0.2x | 2.00+0.1x | 1.92+0.2x | 1.77-0.1x |
| Debt-to-Equity | 0.82+0.1x | 0.95+0.4x | 1.02+0.6x | 0.94+0.5x | 0.69+0.2x | 0.54+0.1x | 0.450.0x | 0.45-0.1x |
| Asset Turnover | 0.19+0.1x | 0.22+0.1x | 0.220.0x | 0.180.0x | 0.140.0x | 0.160.0x | 0.180.0x | 0.160.0x |
| FCF Margin | -1.6%-13.7pp | 21.9%+16.4pp | 1.1%+1.1pp | -5.1%-13.5pp | 12.1%+8.2pp | 5.6%-8.0pp | 0.0%-11.9pp | 8.4%+2.7pp |
Reported as filed but not readable as a share of revenue in the periods where the ratio runs further from zero than a revenue base allows; no change figure is given where either compared period is one of those: Operating Margin, Net Margin.
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Where Helen Of Troy Ltd Ranks
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Helen Of Troy Ltd's annual revenue?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) reported $1.8B in total revenue for fiscal year 2026. This represents a -6.4% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Revenue measures the total income earned from the company's primary business operations before any expenses are deducted.
How fast is Helen Of Troy Ltd's revenue growing?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) revenue declined by 6.4% year-over-year, from $1.9B to $1.8B in fiscal year 2026.
Is Helen Of Troy Ltd profitable?
No, Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) reported a net income of -$899.0M in fiscal year 2026, with a net profit margin of -50.3%.
What is Helen Of Troy Ltd's EBITDA?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) had EBITDA of -$728.8M in fiscal year 2026, measuring earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization.
How much debt does Helen Of Troy Ltd have?
As of fiscal year 2026, Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) had $18.9M in cash and equivalents against $755.8M in long-term debt.
What is Helen Of Troy Ltd's gross margin?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) had a gross margin of 45.7% in fiscal year 2026, indicating the percentage of revenue retained after direct costs of goods sold.
What is Helen Of Troy Ltd's operating margin?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) had an operating margin of -43.8% in fiscal year 2026, reflecting the profitability of core business operations before interest and taxes.
What is Helen Of Troy Ltd's net profit margin?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) had a net profit margin of -50.3% in fiscal year 2026, representing the share of revenue converted into profit after all expenses.
What is Helen Of Troy Ltd's return on equity (ROE)?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) has a return on equity of -112.6% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company generates profit from shareholder equity.
What is Helen Of Troy Ltd's free cash flow?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) generated $131.9M in free cash flow during fiscal year 2026. This represents a 58.7% change compared to the previous fiscal year. Free cash flow represents the cash a company generates after accounting for capital expenditures, and is widely used to assess financial flexibility and shareholder value.
What is Helen Of Troy Ltd's operating cash flow?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) generated $171.1M in operating cash flow during fiscal year 2026, representing cash generated from core business activities.
What are Helen Of Troy Ltd's total assets?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) had $2.1B in total assets as of fiscal year 2026, including both current and long-term assets.
What are Helen Of Troy Ltd's capital expenditures?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) invested $39.2M in capital expenditures during fiscal year 2026, funding long-term assets and infrastructure.
How much does Helen Of Troy Ltd spend on research and development?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) invested $54.0M in research and development during fiscal year 2026.
What is Helen Of Troy Ltd's current ratio?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) had a current ratio of 1.71 as of fiscal year 2026, which is generally considered healthy.
What is Helen Of Troy Ltd's debt-to-equity ratio?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) had a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.95 as of fiscal year 2026, measuring the company's financial leverage by comparing total debt to shareholder equity.
What is Helen Of Troy Ltd's return on assets (ROA)?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) had a return on assets of -42.5% for fiscal year 2026, measuring how efficiently the company uses its assets to generate profit.
What is Helen Of Troy Ltd's P/E ratio?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) has no price-to-earnings ratio at the moment: net loss, so no earnings multiple (trailing 12 months to May 31, 2026). The market capitalization is $656.4M as of Sep 3, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Helen Of Troy Ltd's price-to-sales ratio?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) trades at 0.4x sales, its market capitalization divided by revenue of $1.8B revenue, trailing 12 months to May 31, 2026. The market capitalization is $656.4M as of Sep 3, 2026; a multiple compares that price with a filed figure and says nothing about the quality of the business.
What is Helen Of Troy Ltd's Altman Z-Score?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) has an Altman Z-Score of 0.40, placing it in the Distress Zone (elevated bankruptcy risk). The Z-Score combines five financial ratios (working capital, retained earnings, EBIT, market capitalization, and revenue relative to total assets) to predict the likelihood of bankruptcy. Scores above 2.99 indicate financial safety while scores below 1.81 suggest financial distress. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
What is Helen Of Troy Ltd's Piotroski F-Score?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) has a Piotroski F-Score of 3 out of 9, indicating weak financial health. The F-Score evaluates nine binary signals across profitability (positive ROA, positive cash flow, improving ROA, earnings quality), leverage (decreasing debt, improving liquidity, no share dilution), and operating efficiency (improving gross margin, improving asset turnover). Scores of 7 to 9 indicate strong and improving fundamentals. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Are Helen Of Troy Ltd's earnings high quality?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) reported a net loss of $899.0M while generating $171.1M in operating cash flow. Operations generated cash despite the loss, but with no positive earnings behind it, the ratio between the two carries no quality signal. This ratio compares operating cash flow to net income. A ratio above 1.0x means the company generates more cash than its reported earnings, indicating sustainable, cash-backed profits. Ratios below 1.0x suggest earnings rely on accounting accruals rather than actual cash generation. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
Can Helen Of Troy Ltd cover its interest payments?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) reported an operating loss of $782.1M against $57.7M in interest expense. There is no operating profit to cover interest, so interest must be met from cash reserves or from financing rather than from operations. This ratio divides operating income by interest expense. Ratios above 5x indicate strong debt-servicing ability, while ratios below 2x suggest the company may face difficulty meeting interest payments if earnings decline. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.
How financially healthy is Helen Of Troy Ltd?
Helen Of Troy Ltd (HELE) scores 32 out of 100 on our Financial Health Score, indicating weak standing within its operating companies peer group. The score is a 0-100 composite of six dimensions (Profitability, Growth, Leverage, Liquidity, Cash Flow, Returns), each ranked as a percentile relative to companies in the same scoring family (banks against banks, REITs against REITs, and so on) rather than across all industries. It rates the quality of the business, not whether the stock is fairly priced, and is not financial advice. Learn more in our complete guide to financial health indicators.